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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Domonic Dilbrandt (ranked 290 p4p, 829 weight class) and Lorenzo Bataglia (ranked 18 p4p, 50 weight class). Dilbrandt comes to the cage accompanied by The Champ is Here. Lorenzo Bataglia told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Domonic Dilbrandt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lorenzo Bataglia!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
Bataglia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bataglia pushes Dilbrandt away with a front kick.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Bataglia moved away.
A punch lands to the side of Bataglia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bataglia moves out of range of the body kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bataglia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bataglia misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
Bataglia misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dilbrandt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bataglia throws out a counter right but Dilbrandt avoids it with no problem.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Dilbrandt misses.
Bataglia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dilbrandt lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Bataglia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bataglia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bataglia steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dilbrandt. That one must have hurt.
Bataglia swings widly with a right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bataglia's knee momentarily.
Dilbrandt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dilbrandt clinches up with Bataglia and pushes him back against the cage.
Bataglia lands an uppercut.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bataglia misses with some punches.
Bataglia misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Bataglia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bataglia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bataglia throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt throws a jab but it's blocked by Bataglia.
Bataglia tries a head kick but it misses.
Dilbrandt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dilbrandt blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bataglia slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
A jab from Bataglia misses.
We've been informed that Bataglia has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Bataglia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dilbrandt avoids the head kick by Bataglia.
Bataglia throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bataglia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Bataglia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dilbrandt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bataglia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bataglia takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dilbrandt thows a body kick. Bataglia tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dilbrandt connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bataglia.
Dilbrandt feints a jab promting Bataglia to slip. Dilbrandt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bataglia slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dilbrandt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt misses with a right hand
and Bataglia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bataglia goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bataglia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dilbrandt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dilbrandt!
Bataglia walks into a stiff left hand from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dilbrandt lands with a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bataglia manages to avoid it.
As Dilbrandt backs off Bataglia throws a huge counter combo but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it all.
Dilbrandt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Bataglia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bataglia tries a low kick but Dilbrandt avoids it.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Bataglia.
Dilbrandt looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick.
Bataglia takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bataglia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
Bataglia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dilbrandt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bataglia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bataglia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bataglia tries to work over Dilbrandt's front leg with a kick but Dilbrandt checks it.
As Bataglia looks to move away, Dilbrandt throws a big counter combo but Bataglia just gets out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bataglia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bataglia walks into a straight right hand from Dilbrandt.
Bataglia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bataglia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilbrandt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bataglia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dilbrandt works Bataglia's body with a nice hook.
Bataglia misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
Bataglia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dilbrandt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bataglia's sensitive parts.
Jab, jab by Bataglia - just one landing.
Dilbrandt blocks a head kick by Bataglia.
Bataglia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bataglia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bataglia defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
Dilbrandt clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Domonic Dilbrandt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Bataglia throws a push kick but Dilbrandt slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Bataglia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dilbrandt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bataglia momentarily.
Dilbrandt catches Bataglia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bataglia.
Dilbrandt looks for the body kick but Bataglia saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dilbrandt.
Bataglia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dilbrandt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bataglia under the eye.
Bataglia missing with a left hand there. Dilbrandt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilbrandt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dilbrandt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt throws a shot from downtown. Bataglia moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dilbrandt.
Bataglia scores with a punch to the head.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bataglia counters with a thumping low kick.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt misses with a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick misses from Bataglia.
Bataglia moves out of range of the body kick.
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy right hand but Bataglia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dilbrandt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bataglia scores with a jab to the body.
Bataglia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bataglia moves away from the strike by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt pushes Bataglia away with a front kick.
Dilbrandt darts in and clinches Bataglia up against the cage.
Bataglia misses with a punch on the inside.
Bataglia is looking to break free of the clinch but Dilbrandt has double underhooks.
Dilbrandt works on Bataglia's body with a couple of short punches.
Dilbrandt has Bataglia pressed against the cage, preventing Bataglia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bataglia tries to stall but Dilbrandt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bataglia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Bataglia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilbrandt scores with a shot to the side of Bataglia's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
Bataglia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bataglia has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt takes the fight into the clinch.
Dilbrandt lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dilbrandt throws an elbow but misses.
Dilbrandt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bataglia's elbow.
Bataglia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bataglia manages to avoid it.
Bataglia throws a lazy right hand but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dilbrandt wants to clinch.
Bataglia is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dilbrandt wants to land a leg kick but Bataglia is out of range.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dilbrandt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dilbrandt moves away from the strike by Bataglia.
Dilbrandt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dilbrandt works the jab nicely.
A big right from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt connects with a body shot.
Dilbrandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bataglia can do to turn this around?
Bataglia connects with a solid leg kick.
Dilbrandt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bataglia moves out of range as Dilbrandt strikes.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Bataglia.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Bataglia slips the punch.
That kick from Dilbrandt tenderised Bataglia's leg. Bataglia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight right.
Bataglia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bataglia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bataglia misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bataglia.
Bataglia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bataglia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt.
Good standup being displayed there by Bataglia as he connects with a hook.
Bataglia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dilbrandt.
Bataglia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bataglia throws a head kick that Dilbrandt semi-blocks.
Bataglia moves out of range as Dilbrandt strikes.
Bataglia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bataglia! But no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bataglia checks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a nice head kick!
Bataglia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dilbrandt on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bataglia! But no joy.
Bataglia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Dilbrandt looks to throw the jab but Bataglia is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bataglia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bataglia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dilbrandt blocks the body kick.
Bataglia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Domonic Dilbrandt dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bataglia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bataglia blocks the body kick.
Dilbrandt connects with the punch.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dilbrandt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bataglia if he has to take too many more of those.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bataglia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dilbrandt to score with a decent uppercut.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bataglia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dilbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bataglia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dilbrandt.
Bataglia throws a sloppy head kick and Dilbrandt moves out of range easily.
Dilbrandt doesn't manage to clinch there - Bataglia circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
Dilbrandt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bataglia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bataglia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bataglia on the side of the head.
Domonic Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bataglia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to the head.
Dilbrandt blocks a head kick by Bataglia.
Dilbrandt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bataglia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Dilbrandt blocks the leg kick.
Dilbrandt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bataglia counters with a straight right hand.
Dilbrandt works the jab nicely.
Dilbrandt scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Bataglia.
Dilbrandt tried to counter with a leg kick but Bataglia avoided it.
A head kick from Bataglia lands but Dilbrandt takes it in his stride.
Dilbrandt throws a jab when Bataglia was well out of range.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping left.
Bataglia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bataglia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bataglia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dilbrandt is out of range and Bataglia settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Bataglia misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt is looking to slow Bataglia down with leg kicks.
Bataglia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dilbrandt to score with a decent uppercut.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the body kick.
Bataglia tries to bum rush Dilbrandt with a series of wild strikes but Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dilbrandt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
Bataglia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Bataglia.
Bataglia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilbrandt looks to throw the jab but Bataglia is out of range.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick, looking for Bataglia's leg but Bataglia calmly moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Bataglia.
A bone on bone clash there as Bataglia blocks the leg kick.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. Bataglia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bataglia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up but Bataglia circles away and keeps his distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Bataglia misses.
Bataglia misses with a straight right.
Dilbrandt with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bataglia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bataglia throws a leg kick but Dilbrandt moved away.
Dilbrandt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dilbrandt closes the distance but Bataglia moves to the side
and Bataglia counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from Bataglia misses.
Bataglia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dilbrandt.
Bataglia looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
Dilbrandt dips to his left and cracks Bataglia with an uppercut!
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses.
Dilbrandt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dilbrandt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bataglia.
Bataglia misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Bataglia.
Dilbrandt throws a body punch but Bataglia moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bataglia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dilbrandt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bataglia scrambles back to his feet.
Dilbrandt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bataglias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a low kick but Bataglia moves his leg out of the way.
Dilbrandt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bataglia misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt cracks Bataglia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bataglia. That's going to slow Dilbrandt down.
Bataglia avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
Bataglia scores with a sloppy right hand. Dilbrandt should have avoided that one.
Dilbrandt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bataglia throws a big shot that misses.
Dilbrandt throwing a counter right hand but Bataglia manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bataglia throws an off balance right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a straight right hand.
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Domonic Dilbrandt clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy.
Bataglia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy uppercut
and Bataglia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Bataglia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bataglia throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dilbrandt jabs at Bataglia's body.
Dilbrandt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bataglia on the side of the head.
Dilbrandt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bataglia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - Dilbrandt scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Bataglia checks it.
Bataglia throws out a loose jab but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bataglia counters with an inside leg kick.
Bataglia on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bataglia moves forwards but Dilbrandt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bataglia scores with a head kick. Dilbrandt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Domonic Dilbrandt has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt takes one on the button.
Dilbrandt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bataglia counters with a low kick, right behind Dilbrandt 's knee.
Bataglia missing with a left hand there. Dilbrandt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilbrandt scores with a decent looking hook.
Dilbrandt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bataglia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
A big left from Bataglia misses.
Bataglia lands a really nice looking cross but Dilbrandt seems unphased.
A cross from Dilbrandt lands.
Bataglia slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick that knocks Bataglia off balance momentarily.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Bataglia avoids the punch easily.
Bataglia lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dilbrandt doesn't manage to clinch there - Bataglia circles away.
Bataglia looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut
and Bataglia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt throws a right hand that misses
and Bataglia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bataglia counters with a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick that knocks Bataglia off balance momentarily.
Bataglia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bataglia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bataglia misses with a head kick.
A solid body kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dilbrandt throws a nice looking combination but Bataglia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dilbrandt throws a right hand that misses
and Bataglia counters with a nice uppercut.
Bataglia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Bataglia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dilbrandt lands with an overhand left.
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dilbrandt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bataglia does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dilbrandt wants to land a leg kick but Bataglia is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bataglia.
Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bataglia.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Bataglia avoids the punch easily.
Bataglia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy right hand but Bataglia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
Bataglia lands with a kick to the temple. Dilbrandt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dilbrandt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bataglia's head.
Dilbrandt swings for the body but Bataglia moves out of range.
Bataglia misses with a straight right.
Bataglia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bataglia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bataglia tries a quick counter leg kick but Dilbrandt is wise to it.
Dilbrandt throws out a leg kick but Bataglia moves out of range and Dilbrandt only half commits.
Dilbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bataglia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dilbrandt moves away from the strike by Bataglia.
Dilbrandt looks to land a body kick but Bataglia moved away.
Bataglia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bataglia misses with a straight left.
Dilbrandt tests Bataglia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dilbrandt punishes Bataglia's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Dilbrandt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bataglia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt thuds his shin into the meat of Bataglia's side.
Bataglia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Dilbrandt catches Bataglia right on the button with a cross.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by Bataglia.
Dilbrandt scores with a one two! Bataglia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bataglia dodges the punch combination from Dilbrandt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Domonic Dilbrandt had his way with Lorenzo Bataglia in that round.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bataglia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dilbrandt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bataglia.
Bataglia blocks a head kick by Dilbrandt.
Bataglia misses with a hook.
Dilbrandt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dilbrandt lands with a right hand.
Dilbrandt with a nice calf kick.
Nice body kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bataglia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bataglia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dilbrandt slips a jab and a cross from Bataglia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Some bone on bone action there as Bataglia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dilbrandt throws a shot from downtown. Bataglia moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Bataglia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bataglia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bataglia.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dilbrandt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt wants to clinch.
Bataglia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bataglia moves out of range of the strikes.
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Bataglia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt with the inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bataglia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Bataglia.
Dilbrandt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Bataglia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that misses.
Lorenzo Bataglia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bataglia throws a hook but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bataglia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters circling a little - Dilbrandt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Bataglia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bataglia! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt moves away from the strike by Bataglia.
Dilbrandt moves into the clinch.
Bataglia manages to break the clinch.
Dilbrandt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up.
Bataglia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bataglia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dilbrandt.
A big right from Bataglia misses.
Dilbrandt appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Bataglia misses its intended target.
Bataglia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dilbrandt.
Bataglia throws a body kick that misses.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bataglia scores with a punch to the head.
A slow jab from Bataglia misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt cracks Bataglia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dilbrandt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bataglia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bataglia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bataglia misses with a hook.
Bataglia throws out a leg kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range and Bataglia only half commits.
That kick from Dilbrandt tenderised Bataglia's leg. Bataglia is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
A jab from Dilbrandt does it's job there.
Domonic Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bataglia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Bataglia.
Bataglia walks into a left hand.
Dilbrandt connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab from Bataglia.
Bataglia throws a lazy right hand but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Dilbrandt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the strikes.
Dilbrandt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bataglia's head backwards.
A lazy left from Bataglia finds it's target.
A jab from Bataglia misses.
Bataglia throws a nice looking combination but Dilbrandt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice straight punches there by Dilbrandt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dilbrandt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Domonic Dilbrandt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dilbrandt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domonic Dilbrandt!
Domonic Dilbrandt retains his bantamweight title!
Domonic Dilbrandt took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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